Neutral linen hues are not only effortlessly stylish, they also go with absolutely everything. So why not take the same approach with your hair? Enter ‘linen blonde’, the latest hair colour trend if you want to lighten up mid season but with soft, hushed hues.
While linen trousers and shirts are often seen as summer staples because they’re airy in warmer temperatures, it’s ultimately a versatile fabric that also works well in early autumn. Likewise, linen blonde with its ultra-natural colour way, ranging from beige to light brown, is the perfect post-summer transitional shade for your hair.
Ahead, everything you need to know:
What is ‘linen blonde’?
“Linen blonde is a neutral blonde that, unlike platinum or icy blonde, is much easier to care for and kinder to strands if you work it in properly,” explains hair stylist Tim Mathé.
“As the name ‘linen blonde’ suggests, the blonde shade is meant to resemble the material, which is why the base is a beige undertone that can be complemented with powdery, creamy or taupe hues,” he continues. “Much like the fabric fibres, this allows you to work with sometimes lighter and sometimes darker accents for more depth.”
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How do you dye your hair linen blonde?
Ask your colourist to first work beige strands into the hair, advises Tim, adding that this is best achieved freehand. “A painting technique is better suited to linen blonde, as it looks more natural than foil highlights,” he adds. Once the beige strands are in place, Tim notes, “the desired linen accents are added and adjusted to the client’s skin tone with a tint or gloss.”
There is just one caveat. The gloss shouldn’t be worked into the hair too quickly post-colour because the result should be shiny and fresh, not matte.